# The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1998, Introduction: Introductory text


CONSUMER PROTECTION
Made 15th July 1998
Laid before Parliament 16th July 1998
Coming into force 28th August 1998
Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2 of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures for safety and consumer protection as regards cosmetic products and any provisions concerning the composition, labelling, marketing, classification or description of cosmetic products:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 2 of that Act hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1727/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cosmetic-products-safety-amendment-regulations-1998/introduction
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